Environment

Environmental Sustainability of Beef Production Has Improved Considerably Over Last 30 Years

Submitted on Jul 28, 2010 (Original item from 2010) Farmed Animals

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In a study funded by the U.S. Beef Checkoff program, a Washington State University researcher conducted a historical analysis of the environmental footprint of the production of a pound of beef, concluding that the environmental sustainability of beef production has improved over time.

Poll Finds Anglers Concerned About the Long-Term Health of Fish Populations

Submitted on Jun 21, 2010 (Original item from 2010) Wildlife and Exotics

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A poll commissioned by Pure Fishing about the Gulf of Mexico oil spill shows that the majority of anglers (67%) say that the long-term health of fish populations as the result of the oil spill is a major concern. More than 40% of anglers who planned to fish in the gulf or off the coast of Florida in the next year believe their fishing activity will decrease as the result of the spill.

Many Americans Say Gulf Beaches, Wildlife Will Never Recover

Submitted on Jun 17, 2010 (Original item from 2010) Wildlife and Exotics

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Nearly half (49%) of U.S. adults believe that at least some of the affected beaches from the 2010 Gulf of Mexico oil spill will never recover; 59% believe that, for at least some animal species, normal population levels will never be restored.

Cattle Ranching a Green Profession, Survey Finds

Submitted on May 16, 2010 (Original item from 2010) Farmed Animals

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In this survey of beef consumers by the Beef Checkoff Program, cattle ranchers and farmers were selected as the third greenest profession from a list of jobs which included park rangers at the top of the list; 86% of Americans believe that cattle farmers and ranchers are committed to environmental preservation.

HumaneSpot.org: A Little Something for Every Animal Advocate

Written by Diane Venberg, one of HRC's 2010 interns, this wonderful overview of HumaneSpot.org shows the breadth of our research database and highlights a number of important studies. Be sure to give this blog a read if you've been wanting a taste of what HumaneSpot.org has to offer before applying for access. And if you have any research that you think should be included in our database, be sure to let us know.

Insight for Advocates: See the Latest Animal Tracker Results

As those of us at HRC mention regularly, the purpose of conducting research is often to overcome (or validate) our own assumptions and biased viewpoints. It can be difficult for advocates who feel strongly about animal protection to understand the attitudes and behavior of those who are less moved by the suffering of animals. To really know what non-advocates think - and why - it is essential to ask them directly and then filter their responses through rigorous analysis. You may be surprised by the answers and how different they can be from the beliefs of animal advocates.

Greenhouse Gas Emissions from the Dairy Sector

Submitted on Apr 24, 2010 (Original item from 2010) Farmed Animals

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According to this report from the United Nations Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO), the dairy sector accounts for about 4% of global anthropogenic greenhouse gas emissions (GHG). This estimate includes emissions associated with the production, processing, and transportation of dairy products, as well as those related to meat production associated with animals originating from the dairy system.

Ethical Food Choices Translate into Better Business for Many Restaurants

Submitted on Apr 10, 2010 (Original item from 2010) Diet and Nutrition | Farmed Animals

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This discussion of ethical foods observes that humane food labels are among the fastest growing sectors of the U.S. food industry, although there is opportunity for manufacturers to overstate or deceive the end consumers.

Environmental Effects of Protein-Rich Food Products in the Netherlands, Consequences of Animal Protein Substitutes

Submitted on Feb 15, 2010 (Original item from 2008) Diet and Nutrition | Farmed Animals | Vegetarianism and Veganism

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In late 2008, the Dutch Vegetarian Association studied the environmental consequences of substituting vegetable proteins for animal proteins in the Dutch diet. By looking at both the product and menu levels of consumer diets, the environmental burdens of both types of products were analyzed and researchers concluded that ecological impacts of both animal and vegetable protein sources can vary significantly.

Becoming Vegetarian "Can Harm the Environment"

Submitted on Feb 14, 2010 (Original item from 2010) Diet and Nutrition | Farmed Animals | Vegetarianism and Veganism

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According to a study conducted by Cranfield University on behalf of the World Wildlife Federation, "a switch from beef and milk to highly refined livestock product analogues such as tofu could actually increase the quantity of arable land needed to supply the UK."

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